Tuesday, April 01, 2014

16 Weeks!

Hello Friends!

It has been a little while and a much needed break. If you don't follow me on IG @parlorgirl and/or know me, then I am here to tell you today, we are PREGNANT! I could not be more thrilled, excited and blessed. I was pregnant while in New York last Feb and oh so sick, making the trip a chore to get through. (I do promise to still post pictures even though we are months down the road.) As far as taking a break, I was so sick that just getting out of bed and dressing for work was all I could do. Dry heaving and sleep were my daily rituals along with crackers and ginger ales galore. I even had a couple clients tell me I had worn a bun the last few times they saw me, oops.. I am NOT a good sick person or a downer so I elected to take a break and save you all from that. You're welcome! JK

I have been asked over and over lately about blogging while prego and I think I will continue here occasionally to share my experience and some fun finds for you along the way that will include everything from fashion to skincare, amazing recipes and workouts. Veronika's Blushing shared a wonderful diary of updates during her pregnancy that I just loved seeing and reading in which I am going to do the same. A little will change here as life is all about change and evolving. I hope to bring you more fun, exciting style as we head down this lovely path of our journey together.

Thank you all for your sweet support and wonderful emails during my break. I am forever grateful for such a sweet following of friends!

How many weeks? 16 weeks

Total weight gain: 8

Maternity clothes? Not yet ;] However, I have decided to dress a little more Boho/Festival style due to being prego during the Summer and warm months!

Stretch marks? Not yet, I use Coconut oil and Cocoa Butter day and night

Symptoms: Thankfully the 13 weeks of green faced illness went away and now I feel like I have been hit by the tired truck at times. And boy does it sure sneak up on you. When I do feel energized, I am back at the gym ;]

Sleep: Normal, get up once to go to the bathroom 5 nights a week and just ordered this lovely Bumpnest pillow for sleep comfort

Workouts/Training: Gym/weights, dog walks and Bar Method video at home

Best moment this week: Knowing that we should be feeling movement anytime

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Salami and sushi

Movement: Nothing yet, although I do feel a vibration sometimes

Food cravings: Fruit (watermelon, kiwis, bananas and strawberries)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken

Have you started to show yet: a tiny bump, mostly in the evenings

Gender: We will find out at our 20 week u/s

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Showing a bump!

(via google)

I love this picture! So cool as it breaks everything down giving you an idea of where you should be

I really can't wait to read more about your pregnancy. I'm glad the sickness of the first trimester is over for you. I didn't even know I was prego for the first 2 months! I remember feeling sick and thinking I had food poisoning. Then surprise! took a prego test and found out. But it's such a blessing! =)